ὀξύς

oxusAdjectiveG3691

sharp/swift

From: probably akin to the base of G188 (ἀκμήν) ("acid");

Short Definition

keen; by analogy, rapid

Full Lexicon Entry

1.sharp
2.Of motion, swift
LXX Usage: (חַד), (קַל), (שָׁנַן), etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
6
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • Revelation 1:16
  • Revelation 14:14
  • Revelation 14:17
  • Revelation 14:18
  • Revelation 19:15

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